Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Burger, Donald O.    August 16, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Burger, Donald O.     
1919 - 2005 
 
Donald O. Burger 
July 15, 1919 - August 16, 2005 
Services; Tues., Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. 

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 23rd, at 9:30 a.m., at Union 
Cemetery for Don Burger who died August 16, 2005, in Tehachapi. Pastor Dale 
Cornell of Liberty Christian Church will officiate. Don was born in Colorado 
and had six siblings. They moved to California where they all stayed and made 
their homes. Don was a tile setter by trade and then a contractor. His 
imagination and talent built and left many beautiful homes all of which had at 
least one secret little place to hide your treasures. He also designed and 
built his custom Burger cars. Don was active for many years in dragboat racing 
with his boat The Woodpecker. In the 60s he was the champion in Top Blown Gas 
category and held the world record for several years. He was also with Ford 
Motor Offroad Racing with his dear friend, Bill Stroppe. Don donated his time 
and supplies with his friends building a hospital, school and housing in 
Mexico. He had a tough exterior but inside was an open and caring man who was 
there if you needed him. He lived his life as he wished and still had projects 
going to the very end. We were blessed to have been in this mans life. 
Memories are pictures in the heart. They will live and be cherished but his 
presence will be greatly missed. Don is survived by his loving wife, Elva, who 
gave him the stability and strength to finally let down his guard and let 
people love him for who he was. His big sister, Cecille Colvin, who has shared 
his home and filled his days; his daughter, Trudy Burger; son, Donald E. 
Burger; stepsons, Kevin, Larry and Jeff Moody and families. He leaves five 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had a special bond with Maleik 
Wright who thought his great-grandpa was a farmer and he wants to be just like 
him. Visitation is scheduled Monday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. Goodnight 
Sweetheart 

Doughty-Calhoun-OMeara Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 8/21/2005.  


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